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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 12018

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608

Students

Top rankedAlgonquin Middle School513^th of 1,500 New York middle schools

Summary:

The 12018 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Algonquin Middle School, which consistently outperforms the Averill Park Central School District and the state of New York in academic proficiency. With a low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 and a relatively high spending of $24,318 per student, Algonquin Middle School has established itself as a beacon of educational excellence in the region.

Algonquin Middle School's academic prowess is evident across multiple metrics. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 63.31%, significantly higher than the district's 62.57% and the state's 50.86%. The school's students also excel on Regents exams, with proficiency rates reaching as high as 97.87% on the Earth Science Regents and 100% on the Geometry Regents, far surpassing the district and state averages.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with 27.8% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Algonquin Middle School has maintained its academic excellence. This suggests that the school's educational approach and resource allocation are effectively supporting the needs of students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. With a 3-star rating and a ranking of 513 out of 1,500 New York middle schools, Algonquin Middle School stands out as a shining example of what can be achieved through a commitment to quality education and equitable resource distribution.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			NY State Assessments Math (2025)			NY State Assessments Science (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Algonquin Middle School	Public	6-8	333 Ny Rt 351	Averill Park	12018	Rensselaer County	Averill Park Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 674-7100	608	51	11.9	28.9%	540 (88.8%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	62.4	513^th of 1500 public middle schools	65.8%		68.4	399^th of 1504 public middle schools	73.5%	114	97.9	95.7	100.0	63.3	54.1	50.3	57.7	63.3	60.7	43.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$25,483	$812	$24,671

Cities Near Zip Code 12018

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Averill Park	0.35 mi	3	280^th
West Sand Lake	3.03 mi	1	134^th
Poestenkill	3.57 mi	1	297^th
Troy	6.66 mi	18	583^rd
East Greenbush	7.26 mi	3	53^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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